South African media darling Minnie Dlamini has taken the fight to controversial podcaster Macgyver “MacG” Mukwevho, announcing her pursuit of legal recourse following his derogatory comments about her personal life.
In a statement released on May 13, Dlamini condemned MacG’s remarks as misogynistic and vowed to hold him accountable.
The controversy erupted after an episode of Podcast and Chill with MacG, where the host made vulgar remarks about Dlamini’s relationships and body, insinuating she couldn’t “keep a man.”
Derogatory remarks
“Why can’t she keep a man? Bro, I’m telling you, man, there’s got to be something wrong with her. Maybe her coochie smells or something,” Mukwevho said.
“You know this happens, man; it happens, especially with the hot girls.”
The comments triggered widespread backlash. Fans and activists, including Women For Change, slammed MacG for perpetuating harmful stereotypes in a country plagued by gender-based violence.
However, in an episode that aired on Monday, MacG apologised to Minnie.
Apology
“I want to apologise. First and foremost, to all the female chillers and women in general in SA I might have offended with that comment. That was not the intention,” he said.
He extended an invitation for Dlamini to appear on the show. “This thing started on the podcast, let us end it on the podcast,” he said.
However, co-host Sol Phenduka was sceptical, noting: “I don’t think Minnie will come here after what was said.”
Dlamini rejects apology
In her powerful response, Dlamini rejected MacG’s subsequent apology, delivered via his attorneys, as inadequate. “An apology after reputations are ruined isn’t accountability,” she declared.
“This wasn’t banter, it was misogyny. I will continue to pursue legal recourse to ensure that MacG faces the consequences of his actions.”
She emphasised her duty as a public figure and mother.
“I’m taking this stand for myself and for every woman whose dignity is violated in the name of content and entertainment.”
Minister, gender activists condemned podcaster
The incident also prompted Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike to initially call for parliamentary action. However, the portfolio committee later declined to intervene. Women For Change condemned the “continued support and monetisation” of such content. It urged the sponsors to act.
This is not Dlamini’s first battle against damaging narratives. In 2022, she and ex-husband Quinton Jones threatened legal action over infidelity rumours post-divorce.
Her latest move reinforces her commitment to protecting her reputation. Recently featured in True Love magazine, Dlamini asserted, “My career has never been, and will never be, defined by my relationship status.” This is a sentiment echoed in her current fight.
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